Japan Travel Video Guide - 14 Days Detailed Japan Tour Itinerary!

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This is my first attempt to create a travel vlog, so kindly bare with me :P

Let's now embark on a mesmerising 14-day journey through the Land of the Rising Sun with our unforgettable Japan video itinerary from India.

In this vlog, i will take you through the cities of Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Nara, & the scenic Lake Kawaguchiko offering a picturesque view of Mt.Fuji!

In our journey, we planned & used 7-Day JR Pass wisely and covered all the places!

Below is the details of our Japan tour with Budget:

Day 1: (Bangalore Departure) - We started our Journey from Bangalore, India at 2.00.a.m JAL flight to Tokyo, Narita Intl Airport.

Day 2: (Tokyo) - We arrived at Narita Airport early noon, then took a Skyliner Express to Tokyo City.

Day 3: (Tokyo) - We started our day by exploring Tokyo Metropolitan City, then went to Meiji Shrine & Garden, then in the evening went to Tokyo Tower, and in the evening we explored Shinjuku Nightlife.

Day 4: (Tokyo) - Our first stop was at the Tokyo National Museum, Asakusa Shrine, and TeamLabs Planet in the evening. (Do book your tickets few weeks earlier for TeamLabs)

Day 5: (Tokyo & Lake Kawaguchiko) - We started our day exploring & shopping in the streets of Akhihabara. You will find all kinds of electronic items here to shop. Then around 5'o clock, we took a bus to the Lake town of Kawaguchiko from Tokyo station. We reached Lake Kawaguchiko around 8.p.m.

Day 6: (Lake Kawaguchiko - Mt.Fuji) - Lake Kawaguchiko offers beautiful panoramic views of Mt.Fuji. We recommend to rent a electric bicycle to explore the lake town. In the noon, we went to Mt.Fuji Panoramic Ropeway, and in the early evening we visited the Churieto Pagoda. We returned to Tokyo late night. (Kindly check the last bus timings to Tokyo)

Day 7: Kyoto (JR Pass Usage Day 1) - We took a early morning Shinkansen express to Kyoto. Note that, JR Pass is allowed only in Hikari & Kodama trains of Shinkansen, but not Nazomi! Also, do sit on the right side to get a view of the Mt.Fuji.

We reached Kyoto early noon, first we visited Nanzen Ji temple, & later in the evening we explored the streets of Nishiki Market, and ended our day visiting the Ninja-Samurai Museum.

Day 8: Kyoto (JR Pass Usage Day 2) - First we visited Tenryu Ji Temple Garden, then we went to adjacent Arashiyama Bamboo forest, later we went to Kenkakuji temple. Later in the noon, we visited Fushima Inari and in the evening, we visited Kiyamizu Dera. (Do visit this place before sunset for some amazing views of the city). Late night, we roamed in the historical streets of Gion district.

Day 9: Hiroshima (JR Pass Usage Day 3) - We took a Shinkansen train to Hiroshima. Took a tour bus to the Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. We left to Osaka in the evening. (Note: If you can start very early in the morning, you can also visit the famous Miyajima Island).

Day 10: Osaka (JR Pass Usage Day 4) - Our first stop was at the Umeda Skybuilding, then in the noon we visited the Osaka Castle (Castle closes at 5.p.m, so do reach early). Later in the evening, we explored & shopped in the streets of Dotonbori.

Day 11: Osaka (JR Pass Usage Day 5) - We started our day at the Osaka Kaiyukan Aquarium, and later in the evening we visited the TeamLabs Nagai botanical Garden. (If you start early, you can also visit the famous tsutenkaku tower).

Day 12: Nara (JR Pass Usage Day 6) - We visited the Nara deer park, the Todai ji Buddha Temple & left back to Tokyo late noon.

Day 13: Tokyo (JR Pass Usage Day 7) - Today we explored & shopped in the Shibuya district, in the evening we went to Shibuya Sky. You can also visit the Hachiko Dog statue next to Shibuya station.

Day 14: Depart to Bengaluru - We took a direct train to Haneda Airport. Our JAL flight was in the noon. We reached to Bangalore in the midnight, via Delhi.

Trip Overall Budget:

1. Flights - Japan Airlines Round trip - Rs.65,000
2. Stay - Rs. 40,000
3. Food - Rs.24,000 ~ (Sorry, we partied lil hard & couldn't keep the actual account on our food & drinks :P)
4. JR Pass - Rs.16,800 (It has been increased post October 2023)
5. Entry fees to Museums & Events - Rs. 25,000
6. Misc - Rs.10,000
7. Gifts - Don't ask :')

Total: Rs. 1,80,800
(If you are strict with your spendings, you can easily cover the 14 days within Rs.1,55,000)

Also, i highly recommend that you bring ready to eat food from India, since food items are really expensive here, & its hard to find vegetarian food!

Music & Songs Copyright: https://www.youtube.com/ @thebootlegboy

If you have any questions, kindly drop me a comment below! Thank you :)

Chapters:

0.03 - Day 1 (Departure from Bangalore)
0.47 - Day 2 (Tokyo)
1.16 - Day 3 (Tokyo)
3.34 - Day 4 (Tokyo)
7.01 - Day 5 (Tokyo)
7.47 - Day 6 (Lake Kawaguchiko Mt.Fuji)
9.09 - Day 7 (Kyoto)
10.41 - Day 8 (Kyoto)
12.52 - Day 9 (Hiroshima)
14.14 - Day 10 (Osaka)
16.18 - Day 11 (Osaka)
19.04 - Day 12 (Nara)
19.59 - Day 13 (Tokyo)
21.12 - Day 14 (Depart to Bangalore)